Author : Abhishek Sharma
Originally Published Money Control
Published on: Mar 22, 2025
Japan’s ties with the US face uncertainty under Trump, with trade disputes, security tensions, and shifting global alliances. Concerns over US reliability are pushing Japan to strengthen regional partnerships, maintain economic ties with Washington, and cautiously re-engage with China
US allies in Europe are growing anxious as the Trump phenomenon has struck the world like a lightning bolt once again. The focus is not solely on Europe, however; Trump’s campaign has turned its attention to US allies in the Indo-Pacific region, such as Japan, calling for diplomatic and economic reciprocity. This demand for reciprocity with Japan seems peculiar, especially in light of the two leaders’ February bilateral meeting, during which they pledged to work towards "a new golden age for US-Japan relations." However, remarks and events since the meeting have cast a shadow of uncertainty, indicating that things are not going well, regardless of the official bilateral statement emphasising friendliness.
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